Spinning Rod SMITH LAG LESS BORON TLB 59 DT

Product highlights

Designed for modern trout fishing, the SMITH TROUTIN LAGLESS BORON trout rod is a benchmark for demanding anglers fishing small rivers and strong-current areas. Its responsive blank allows precise control of lure actions, whether performing classic cast-and-retrieve or more technical manipulations. Thanks to its high sensitivity, the rod transmits lure vibrations and slightest contacts with the bottom or a fish, offering very fine feedback on the water column.

Balanced and comfortable, this river trout spinning rod is engineered to chain accurate casts beneath overhangs, along edges or across breaks without excessive fatigue. The blank’s contained power reserve secures the fight, even with wary fish holding in strong currents. Versatile, it excels with most small crankbaits, spoons and soft plastics intended for trout.

Technical specifications

• Premium blank combining carbon and boron fiber for a snappy action, excellent resonance and precise lure control.
• Fast yet progressive action, ideal for animating light lures while retaining good power for larger fish.
• Optimized design for river trout fishing, delivering high casting precision and better control in sustained currents.
• Ergonomic reel seat providing secure reel attachment and direct contact with the blank to better feel strikes.
• High-quality guides suited to use with nylon, fluorocarbon and fine braided lines appropriate for trout.
• Neat finish and durable components to accompany the angler season after season.

Advantages and strengths

The primary asset of this river trout rod is its exceptional sensitivity. Every strike, even the faintest, is transmitted to the angler’s hand, allowing immediate hooksets and significantly increasing hookup rates. Its responsiveness facilitates quick, jerky or twitching retrieves—very effective on trout holding in current seams and snaggy edges.

Its refined balance is another major strength. By minimizing wrist and forearm fatigue, the rod enables long periods of active prospecting while maintaining high casting accuracy. This ergonomics makes it a top choice for mobile fishing, whether on lowland or mountain rivers. Finally, the carbon-boron blank’s robustness provides reassuring control when applying pressure to a powerful fish seeking shelter under obstacles.

Usage advice

To get the most from the SMITH spinning rod for trout, pair it with a light, smooth reel spooled with a line appropriate for the fished environment. In small rivers, a discreet approach is essential: step softly, fish upstream, and target key spots such as current heads, pool exits and back eddies.

Vary retrieval speeds and animations according to fish activity: steady cast-and-retrieve to quickly cover water, short sharp pulls to trigger reflex strikes, and marked pauses to tempt wary trout. After each session, rinse and thoroughly dry the rod, check the guides’ condition and store it in a protective sleeve to preserve performance over time.

Testimonials

FAQ

Question 1 : Is this rod suitable for beginner river anglers?

Answer: Yes, the SMITH trout rod remains accessible to motivated beginners, provided they choose a well-balanced setup and start with lures that are easy to animate. Its sensitivity and precision quickly help understand lure behavior and trout reactions, making it an excellent investment for progressing in trout lure fishing.